This is South Africa takes the reader on an incredible panoramic journey of discovery through a land of great diversity and natural beauty. Wide open Karoo landscapes, fascinating national parks, game reserves and wilderness areas, the rush and crush of urban life, towering buildings and historic architecture, stunning seascapes and a kaleidoscope of different people all make up the fabric of this land of contrasts. Broad in its scope yet revealing fascinating detail about this enigmatic land, This is South Africa is a compelling visual essay on the country, its people and its cultures. Over 250 stunning photographs provide an exciting and diverse overview of the country. These are complemented by a text that both establishes historical perspective and offers an insight into the realities of a country moving into a challenging future.